Cheek & Under-Eye - SM Plastic Surgery

Cheek & Under-Eye (Cheek & Under-Eye)

Repositioning protruding under-eye fat for a fresher look, combining lower-lid fat repositioning with fine fat grafting.

Cheek & Under-Eye, In short?

Cheek-lift under-eye surgery repositions protruding under-eye fat and combines micro fat grafting, addressing under-eye sagging and midface sagging together in one combined operation.

Source: SM Plastic Surgery Lee Mooyoung Director (board-certified plastic surgeon, clinical experience 24 years)

Key Facts

Procedure timeAbout 1 hour
Anesthesia MethodLocal / sedation
Return to daily lifeAfter 5-7 days
Suture RemovalNot needed
Follow-up visits1-2 times

Procedure Information

Treatment Area: Face

Procedure Type: Surgical procedure

Attending Physician: Director Lee Mooyoung

SM's approach

Frequently Asked Questions

How do under-eye fat repositioning and lower blepharoplasty differ?

Under-eye fat repositioning is performed through the conjunctiva (the inner eyelid membrane) without an external skin incision, making it suitable for patients in their 20s–30s. Lower blepharoplasty involves a skin incision that allows for more extensive correction, making it suitable for patients in their 40s–60s.

After under-eye fat repositioning, can it recur?

At SM Plastic Surgery, the septum is reinforced and the fat fixed, keeping the chance of recurrence down.

Does surgery leave a scar?

Because surgery is performed through the under-eye conjunctiva (the inner eyelid membrane), no external skin incision is made. The recovery process and degree of scarring vary by individual.

Consultation guide

Phone: +82-2-537-3707

Location: 9F, 435 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Gangnam Station)

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